Overview

• Geelong beat Hawthorn by 30 points at the MCG, overturning a 21-point deficit to win 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85) and reach next week’s decider against Collingwood or Brisbane.
• Patrick Dangerfield delivered a standout finals performance with 32 disposals, three goals, 21 contested possessions and eight clearances.
• Vice-captain Tom Stewart was concussed in the first quarter and is unavailable for the grand final under the AFL’s 12-day protocol, renewing calls to move the pre-finals bye to the week before the grand final.
• The Match Review Officer is assessing Mabior Chol’s tackle that led to Stewart’s concussion, with a multi-week suspension possible if it is deemed a reportable offence.
• Coach Chris Scott signalled Mark Blicavs is likely to remain the primary ruck and could be used in defence to cover Stewart, with Rhys Stanley a consideration and Jack Henry’s ankle expected to allow him to train.